Naturalist II Land Management

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Under the general supervision of the Environmental Education and Natural Resources Manager, the Naturalist II – Land Manager coordinates the management of the Mosquito Hill natural areas, plans and conducts educational programming, and performs community outreach.

Hours: Tuesday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, every other Saturday and Sunday with possibilities of overtime.
Location: Mosquito Hill in New London.

This position is benefit eligible, including participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System Pension.

• Serves as the property manager for Mosquito Hill Nature Center covering approximately 440 acres of natural area.
• Maintains natural areas using scientifically supported best practices to promote biodiversity, support wildlife habitat, and provide educational and recreational opportunities for the public.
• Performs trail maintenance, development, and repair, including mowing, grading, and tree trimming.
• Works with community groups to develop, plan, and present educational programs at Mosquito Hill Nature Center and conduct outreach in the local area.
• Assists with school field trips, answers guest questions, and helps guests identify plants and animals on the nature center property.
• Supervises the work of Mosquito Hill Nature Center seasonal employees, volunteers, students, scouts, and other community service workers.
• Operates, maintains, and repairs nature center equipment including trucks, tractors, mowers, chainsaws, snow removal equipment, UTVs, power tools, hand tools, and other park‑related equipment.
• Assists in the maintenance and repair of displays and exhibits in the interpretive building, including care, feeding, and cleaning of live animal displays.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Forestry or Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• At least two (2) years of natural resources–related work experience; or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must possess a valid Wisconsin driver’s license or be able to obtain one.
• CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain.
• Certified pesticide applicator certification or ability to obtain.
• Chainsaw safety certification or ability to learn.

• Ability to operate field equipment (already or following brief training) such as UTV, tractor, truck & trailer, sprayer, chainsaw, etc.
• Computer proficiency and familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), mapping/GIS, and other similar software.
• Ability to manage and complete multiple projects and tasks on time and within budget.
• Ability to coordinate people and groups (consultants, contractors, volunteers, interns).
• Knowledge of natural resources and natural history of the region.
• Knowledge and past experience with conducting environmental education and ability to speak in public regarding a variety of program topics.
• Knowledge of invasive species and relevant removal methods.
• Physical capability to lift and/or carry objects up to 75 pounds, stand or walk for extended periods, use hands for fine manipulation, push or pull, bend, twist, reach, and differentiate sounds and visual cues in varied light conditions. Endurance to temperature changes, noise, vibration, and hazards in the work environment.

Work is primarily performed in an outdoor location or park shop. Frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 75 pounds; excessive standing or walking; using hands for single grasping, fine manipulation, and pushing or pulling; frequent bending; twisting and reaching; ability to distinguish sounds at various frequencies and volumes; distinguishing people or objects at varied distances under a variety of light conditions;

withstanding temperature changes in the work environment; tolerating exposure to cold, heat, noise, vibration, and hazards.